Lotus
Lotus Detailed Encyclopedia Introduction
Perennial aquatic herbaceous plant with elegant flowers, emerging pure from muddy water, one of China's traditional famous flowers.
Basic Info
Family：Nelumbonaceae
Scientific Name：Nelumbo nucifera
Origin：Asia
Flowering Period：Summer (June-September)
Height：50-150 cm above water surface
Lifespan：Perennial
Morphology
Leaves：Round peltate, 25-90 cm in diameter
Flowers：Solitary, 10-20 cm in diameter, fragrant
Roots：Underground rhizome (lotus root), thick and multi-segmented
Stem：Underwater rhizome, leaf stalks and flower stems
Growth Habits
Soil Requirements：Fertile pond mud
Watering Needs：Aquatic plant, requires 30-80 cm water depth
Light Requirements：Full sun, more than 6 hours daily
Temperature Requirements：20-30°C, strong cold resistance
Classification & Varieties
Main Classifications
Ornamental Varieties
Professional Care
✂️ Pruning Management
Pruning Timing：Promptly clean spent flowers after blooming
Pruning Method：Remove dead leaves, spent flowers and aging leaves
Pruning Purpose：Maintain water quality, promote new leaf growth
Required Tools：Long-handled scissors, salvage net
🛡️ Pest & Disease Management
Common Pests：
Common Diseases：
Prevention Measures：Maintain clean water quality, regular water changes, remove diseased leaves
Treatment Methods：Biological control, water quality adjustment, chemical treatment
🌱 Fertilization Management
Fertilizer Type：Aquatic plant fertilizer, organic fertilizer
Fertilization Frequency：1-2 times monthly during growing season
Fertilization Timing：Spring planting period, summer growing period
Fertilization Amount：Apply moderately according to water body size
💧 Water Requirements
Watering Frequency：Aquatic plant, maintain stable water level
Watering Amount：Maintain 30-80 cm water depth
Watering Method：Pond planting, regular water replenishment
Dehydration Signs：Falling water level, wilted leaves, stunted growth
Basic Care Tips
- •Requires full sun, at least 6 hours of direct light daily
- •Maintain water depth at 30-80 cm, adjust according to variety
- •Plant lotus roots in spring, choose fertile pond mud
- •Regularly apply aquatic plant fertilizer during growing season
- •Lotus roots can overwinter in mud, northern regions need frost protection
Ecology Value
Pollinators：Bees, beetles, flies
Wildlife：Provides habitat for waterbirds, foraging area for fish
Environmental Value：Purifies water quality, beautifies water landscapes, high ecological value
Cultural Symbolism
Symbolic Meaning：Purity, elegance, rising pure from muddy water
Historical Background：Cultivation history in China exceeds 3000 years
Related Festivals：Lotus Festival, Lotus Culture Festival
Artistic Expression：Important symbol in traditional Chinese culture